$65,000 – $77,000 + Super

Role highlights

• Project Officer supporting local governments to lower their emissions
• Friendly, relaxed and passionate work culture
• Flexible environment that will work with you to bring out your best whilst supporting your work/life balance

Partner with local governments to create greenhouse gas emissions inventories and support our Western Sydney Energy Program, helping councils reduce emissions across buildings, transport, energy and the whole Western Sydney community.

The Company

Ironbark Sustainability is an established Australian sustainability consulting company that specialises in supporting local governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We have delivered projects to reduce emissions by 4 million tonnes (so far!). A partner of choice for Google, Cities Power Partnership and the Global Covenant of Mayors, we are a growing company with a strong ethical compass and flexible work environment. Offices in Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney.

The Role

The Project Officer will report to the Project Manager, Data & Inventory Lead and will:

• Support projects such as corporate emissions inventory development, Climate Active certification and the Western Sydney Energy Program
• Work within our team of 15 in the Climate Program and 40+ organisation-wide

Skills & Experience

• You have good data analysis skills.
• You have excellent communication and report writing skills.

What’s on Offer

• Fantastic role in one of Australia’s leading climate change consultancies
• Growth and development opportunities within a highly respected team with a proven track record of driving real action to reduce the impacts of climate change
• Outstanding team culture and flexible work environment

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a 3-page document (max) responding to the “Key Duties” as per the Position Description below. Make sure you refer to your experience when responding. 

Qualifications

• Degree or experience in engineering, sustainability, social science, planning, business management, economics, environmental management or a relevant field

 Specialist Knowledge

• You’ve got an understanding of how councils, organisations, businesses or state governments manage data, particularly with regards to greenhouse gas emissions.
• You understand and are interested in the basic tenets of climate science and/or adaptation planning approaches.

Communication

• Highly developed writing skills, including the ability to produce high quality and well-written reports and proposals.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills

Computer Competence

• Proven computer skills are essential including the use of G-suite and demonstrated ability to work with Microsoft environments
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the ability to review, understand and trace errors within complex, Excel-based tools and the ability to develop and tailor a range of graphs and charts
• Ability to learn, understand and interrogate new systems and databases is essential
• Ability to use and understand HTML coding, or interest in learning these skills, is desirable

 Stakeholder knowledge

• Knowledge of local and state government operational frameworks and processes is desirable

 General

• Ability to work in a small team and in a highly productive environment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

The role in detail: